100% agree. You do need to use your judgment somewhat. Traditions are often used to marginalize and exclude groups of people. Some are manipulative. Some are just pointless. But if you use some critical thinking skills, why not enjoy yourself? But the latter is frowned upon in some circles because of the former.
Tradition is bad if it’s harmful or if you’re pressured to do it just because people used to do it.
But these just sound like you’re enjoying stuff? It sounds like their tradition is shitting on people’s fun.
100% agree. You do need to use your judgment somewhat. Traditions are often used to marginalize and exclude groups of people. Some are manipulative. Some are just pointless. But if you use some critical thinking skills, why not enjoy yourself? But the latter is frowned upon in some circles because of the former.